High-protein foods
2,373 foods
Foods where protein is a major share of the energy. Protein does not raise blood sugar directly and slows the glucose response of a mixed meal. Every food on this list is ranked by its glycemic load per 100 g, lowest first, so the best choices for blood sugar come first. Open a food for the portion-based load, nutrition facts and alternatives.
Sorted by glycemic load per 100 g, lowest first.
Stuffed pork chop Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 4/10 
Stuffed soy Low GI 25 GL 3 / 100 g 8.5/10 Swordfish meatball Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 Szechuan chicken Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 5/10 Turkey schnitzel Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 Vanilla collagen protein powder Low GI 35 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 
Vanilla cookie pudding Low GI 45 GL 3 / 100 g 8/10 
Veal meatballs Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 6.5/10 Vegan chicken Low GI 45 GL 3 / 100 g 4/10 
Vegan chunks Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 
Vegan doner strips Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 
Vegan ham Low GI 45 GL 3 / 100 g 7/10 
Vegan parmesan (cashew-based) Low GI 15 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 
Vegan roast beef Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 4/10 
Vegan Sausage Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 7/10 Vegan seitan chorizo Low GI 35 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 
Vegan strawberry skyr Low GI 45 GL 3 / 100 g 7.5/10 
Vegan tagliata Low GI 35 GL 3 / 100 g 7/10 
Vegetarian frankfurter sausage Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 7/10 
Vegetarian soy protein Low GI 35 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 
Vital Wheat Gluten Low GI 22 GL 3 / 100 g 8.5/10 
Wheat Gluten Low GI 22 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 Whey concentrate Low GI 30 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 
Whole blackberries with unsweetened greek yogurt Low GI 35 GL 3 / 100 g 9/10 
Yogurt cream with natural fruit puree Low GI 35 GL 3 / 100 g 7.5/10 
Yogurt foam with fresh fruits Low GI 35 GL 3 / 100 g 7/10 
American cheese Low GI 45 GL 3.1 / 100 g 3/10 Roasted almonds Low GI 15 GL 3.1 / 100 g 8/10 
Almonds soaked Low GI 15 GL 3.3 / 100 g 9/10 
Salt and vinegar pistachios Low GI 15 GL 3.3 / 100 g 7.5/10 Soy grits Low GI 20 GL 3.4 / 100 g 8/10 
Dukkah (unsalted) Low GI 20 GL 3.6 / 100 g 8/10 
Keto protein bar Low GI 20 GL 3.6 / 100 g 6/10 
Sunflower seeds Low GI 35 GL 4 / 100 g 8/10 BBQ meat substitute patty Medium GI 55 GL 4 / 100 g 4/10 
Blueberry skyr Low GI 45 GL 4 / 100 g 7/10 
Broad bean Low GI 24 GL 4 / 100 g 9/10 Chicken cordon bleu Low GI 45 GL 4 / 100 g 4/10 
Chicken gyros Medium GI 55 GL 4 / 100 g 5/10 
Chili con carne Low GI 40 GL 4 / 100 g 8/10 
Chili with lean ground turkey, extra beans, and low-sodium broth Low GI 35 GL 4 / 100 g 8/10 
Cookie-flavored protein powder Low GI 35 GL 4 / 100 g 7/10 Dried porcini mushroom Low GI 15 GL 4 / 100 g 9/10 
Fermented black soybean paste (no added salt) Low GI 25 GL 4 / 100 g 8/10 
Fermented lentil protein (e.g., lentil tempeh) Low GI 30 GL 4 / 100 g 8.5/10 
Fermented soybeans Low GI 33 GL 4 / 100 g 8/10 
Fish fillet fried Low GI 40 GL 4 / 100 g 7/10 
Fresh black gram sprouts Low GI 25 GL 4 / 100 g 9/10 
Fried chicken cutlet Low GI 45 GL 4 / 100 g 8/10 Fried chicken drumstick Low GI 50 GL 4 / 100 g 3/10 
Greek yogurt and fresh oranges dessert Low GI 40 GL 4 / 100 g 8/10 
High protein crisps Low GI 25 GL 4 / 100 g 8/10 
Homemade fish cakes with oat bran Low GI 40 GL 4 / 100 g 7.5/10 
Kidney beans soup with pork knuckle Low GI 35 GL 4 / 100 g 7/10 Marinated beef Low GI 50 GL 4 / 100 g 5/10 
Natto Low GI 33 GL 4 / 100 g 9/10 Natto (fermented soybeans) Low GI 33 GL 4 / 100 g 8/10 
Plant-based meat Low GI 50 GL 4 / 100 g 6.5/10 Pork kotleta Low GI 45 GL 4 / 100 g 5/10 Pork schnitzel with creamy sauce Low GI 45 GL 4 / 100 g 4/10 
Quark mango & passionfruit Low GI 45 GL 4 / 100 g 5/10 
Sesame pasta with hot pepper Low GI 35 GL 4 / 100 g 7/10 
Soy meat Low GI 25 GL 4 / 100 g 8/10 Soy protein strips Low GI 25 GL 4 / 100 g 7/10 Soy strips Low GI 25 GL 4 / 100 g 7/10 
Soybean spread (unsalted, no additives) Low GI 20 GL 4 / 100 g 8/10 
Spinach roll with hummus and smoked trout Low GI 35 GL 4 / 100 g 7/10 
Sprouted mung bean Low GI 28 GL 4 / 100 g 9/10 Sunflower seed flour Low GI 25 GL 4 / 100 g 8/10 Teriyaki chicken Low GI 50 GL 4 / 100 g 6/10 
Tesco Plant Menu Vegan Meatballs Low GI 40 GL 4 / 100 g 5/10 Tiramisu-flavored skyr Low GI 45 GL 4 / 100 g 6/10 
Vanilla spice plant protein powder Low GI 35 GL 4 / 100 g 8/10 Vegan cold cuts Low GI 45 GL 4 / 100 g 4/10 Vegan ham Medium GI 55 GL 4 / 100 g 3/10 Vegan smoked deli slices Low GI 45 GL 4 / 100 g 4/10 
Whey protein with coconut and cocoa Low GI 35 GL 4 / 100 g 7.5/10 
White chili chicken and beans Low GI 38 GL 4 / 100 g 8/10 Whole grain sesame tahini Low GI 35 GL 4 / 100 g 7/10 
Sesame seeds Low GI 35 GL 4.1 / 100 g 8/10 
Lightly Salted Pistachios Low GI 15 GL 4.2 / 100 g 8/10 
Pistachios Low GI 15 GL 4.2 / 100 g 9/10 
Pistachios in shell Low GI 15 GL 4.2 / 100 g 8/10 
Salted roasted pistachios Low GI 15 GL 4.2 / 100 g 7/10 
Flaxseed roti Low GI 15 GL 4.3 / 100 g 8/10 
Golden flaxseed flour Low GI 15 GL 4.3 / 100 g 9/10 Low-carb crispbread Low GI 25 GL 4.5 / 100 g 7/10 
Lupin flour Low GI 15 GL 4.5 / 100 g 9/10 Lupin protein powder Low GI 15 GL 4.5 / 100 g 8/10 
Mushroom powder Low GI 15 GL 4.5 / 100 g 9/10 
Nut and seed clusters (egg white or fiber syrup bound) Low GI 25 GL 4.5 / 100 g 7/10 Protein powder plant blend Low GI 25 GL 4.5 / 100 g 7.8/10 Seed crackers Low GI 25 GL 4.5 / 100 g 6.5/10 Soy mince textured Low GI 25 GL 4.5 / 100 g 7/10 Spinach juice powder Low GI 15 GL 4.5 / 100 g 8/10 
Soy noodles Low GI 25 GL 4.8 / 100 g 9/10 
Soy Low GI 16 GL 4.8 / 100 g 9/10 
Soybeans Low GI 16 GL 4.8 / 100 g 8/10 
Black lentil hummus Low GI 25 GL 5 / 100 g 8/10 
Breakfast casserole Low GI 45 GL 5 / 100 g 6/10 
